Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disease characterized by itchy, inflamed skin. The cause of AD is not entirely understood, but it is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. One theory suggests that AD may be due to a ...
Paget's disease of the nipple always starts in the nipple and may extend to the areola. It appears asa red, scaly rash on the skin of the nipple and areola. The affected skin is often sore and inflamed, and it can be itchy or cause a burning sensation. The nipple can sometimes be u...
What is skin flare-up? A flare-up is one of the terms used to describe the phase when skin is at its most irritable. A flare-up is also known as the 'active phase' or `acute phase` of the disease and symptoms include the following:Itchy or intensely itchy skin. It may be sore ...
In older eczema, the skin becomes thick with elevation and scaling. Eczema is almost always very itchy. There are different types of skin conditions which can produce eczema. Some eczema may be wet, full of fluids, and red in color, while others are completely dry. Both, however, are ...